Category Manager - Manufacturing Procurement

Kawneer; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kawneer in Pittsburgh is seeking a Category Manager – Outside Processing / Contract Manufacturing to lead category strategies within Corporate Transportation Procurement. This role is pivotal in managing supplier relationships and driving process optimization for our stakeholders.

The candidate should possess strong knowledge of supply chain interconnectivity and logistics, coupled with excellent communication skills to work effectively across various teams.

Qualifications

• Motivated to drive innovation and improve processes.
• Knowledge of overall supply chain and logistics.
• Excellent communication and partnership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies and sourcing initiatives.
• Manage relationships with 3rd party suppliers.
• Drive process optimization and cost savings.

Job description

Category Manager – Outside Processing / Contract Manufacturing

Arconic has an exciting opportunity to join our team as Category Manager – Outside Processing / Contract Manufacturing within our Corporate Transportation Procurement organization. This position will report to the Sr. Director of Indirect Procurement and can be situated either at our Headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, or at one of our Production Plant locations (Davenport, IA – Alcoa, TN – Lancaster, PA). This individual will be innovative, analytical, process driven, and team oriented with an entrepreneurial approach to problems.

Job Summary

This role will be responsible for development of category strategies, strategic sourcing initiatives, project management, and relationship management over Arconic Outside Processors / Contract Manufacturing 3rd party suppliers. We will look to this individual to develop fresh, creative, and effective ideas that drive transparency, process optimization, compliance, and cost savings with the overarching target of broadening and strengthening our service level to our stakeholders and customers.

We are looking for an individual who is motivated to make a difference in an area that is ripe with opportunity. This role requires knowledge of overall supply chain, sound financial acumen, and knowledge of logistics as well as their inter-connectivity to upstream supply chains and downstream customers. Excellent communication and partnership skills are essential as the role interfaces with a broad stakeholder base including operational teams, supply chain leaders, global process owners, Quality, customers, suppliers, etc.